The High School Journey Begins!

Our Vision...is to empower students to achieve uncharted levels of

success.

We EMBRACE that vision!We are passionate about what

we do.

A-Cla Mrs. Cori Melling

Cle-Hai Mrs. Judy Montecalvo

Haj-Lom Miss Jill Okey

Lon-Pa Mrs. Nicole Carmichael

Pe-So Mrs. Jen Chadima

Sp-Z Ms. Shelley Laudato

Social Worker Mrs. Julie Schultz

Student Assistance Mrs. Jen ChadimaProgram Coordinator

Principal Mr. Brian Wilch

Freshmen Mrs. Natalie Wininger (12th P-Z)

Sophomores Ms. Maureen Gorsuch(12th Han-O)

Juniors Mr. Bryan Bedford(12th A-Ham)

Guidance offers many resources to students, primarily through classroom guidance.

Wealth of information: Professional knowledge

Family Connection by Naviance

HHS Guidance website

Outstanding Website Resources

Advice from our governing bodies: state & national

Freshmen Orientation: Wed., August 12, 2015

Freshmen Mentoring Program

• Adjustment to high school

Classroom Guidance

• Career Assessment: Naviance, EXPLORE, and more

Community First Career Panels/Intern for a Day

9th Grade Information Night for students & parents

Career Exploration

• Six District Compact College Tech Prep

• Community First Career Panels/Intern for a Day

Curriculum Offerings/Scheduling

• Grade level scheduling seminars

Parent & Student Nights• Held for each grade level

Classroom Guidance• Investigating career interests, college searches,

resume building

• PSAT, ACT, SAT information and interpretation

• Career Interests Inventories linked to Career Clusters

and College Majors through Naviance

• Junior and Senior Workshops aimed at college

process

Parent Night: Feb. 9th

Classroom Scheduling Seminars:Feb 6th

Recommendation from teachers

Online Registration from home

Student Curriculum Guide

(seven classes maximum, six classes minimum) English 9/Honors English 9

Algebra 1/Geometry/Algebra 2/Honors Algebra 2

US History/Honors US History/AP US/ AP European History

Physical Science/Biology/Honors Biology Foundations of PE(sem.) and Health (sem.) Pick Two:

World Lang./Band/Choir/Orchestra/Elective/StudyHall

Limits for students who have failed an 8th grade class

Minimum Recommended College Prep Load:

• 4 English

• 4 Math (Algebra 1 and beyond)

• 3 Science

• 3 Social Studies

• 2 World Language (recommend 3)

• 1 Visual/Performing Arts

ASK!

Talk with teacher!

Visit the Math Lab

Visit the Writing Clinic

Utilize ARC (Academic Resource Center)

Utilize AST (After School Tutoring)

Private Tutor list on Hudson website

Schedule time with secretaries during study hall or

lunch time Come in on Friday (walk-in day) during study hall or

lunch Explorer Period (walk-in) Email counselor if trouble scheduling time Come in immediately in case of emergency and tell

secretary it is “urgent” Leave counselor a Blue Note

Family Connection by Naviance

Guidance Website

Classroom Guidance Programs

Evening Programs for Parents & Students

SunGard Home Access Center (HAC)

BlackBoard/E-mails

Colleges: • College search• Admission information/requirements• Build list of colleges to apply to, request teacher recommendations

Careers: • Interest Inventories to match you to careers• Learn about Career Areas and Options

About Me: • Create a Resume• Set goals• Track Involvement & Academic Credentials

My Planner: • Search Tasks and To Do List Items for yourself• Plan ahead

College Tech Prep Initiative Programs

• 25+ programs available for Juniors & Seniors

• Students visit in 10th grade

• These programs may be taken with a college prep curriculum

College Credit Plus

• Dual Credit at University of Akron, Kent State University,

Cuyahoga Community College

• Typically taken Junior & Senior Year

• For more information, attend mandatory CCP info night Monday,

February 23rd at 7:00 PM in room C212

Men’s/Women’s Sports: • Hudson offers 24 teams• Some have cuts, some do not

8th grade students:• Informational meetings for Fall Sports at Middle School

this Spring

Hudson High School offers a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities• Students will learn about these activities during August

orientation

Fall athletes:

• Freshmen must have passing grades in 5 classes

• (P.E. does not count)

• Eligibility is based on grades from the quarter preceding the

season

• Summer School grades may not be used

• Students must have over a 2.0 gpa for the quarter

• 1.2 to 2.0 requires a study table

• An “F” in any class requires a study table

Students have seven 50 minute periods for

classes and ½ hour lunch

Periods around the lunch time are

shortened and combined to form one full

period (i.e.-a student may have 4/5 period

class (30 min. + 20 min. = 50 min)

Therefore, we show a 10 period day

Honor your child’s gifts, strengths, and passions

Students should be challenged but not overwhelmed

Encourage your child to get involved in school activities